DISCERNING GOD'S WILL - FOLLOWING HIS GUIDANCE - A FAITH BASED HUMANITARIAN AND EVANGELICAL ORGANISATION

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THEME: RECEIVE AND BE FULFILLED

DAY 12 OF30 SERIES (THURSDAY 2^ND MAY, 2024)

TOPIC: Discerning God’s Will – Following His Guidance

AUTHOR: MARY LAWRENCE-DOKPESI

SCRIPTURE

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 –

Discerning God’s Will – Following His Guidance

Reflection:
We often approach life with a roadmap in mind, meticulously crafted by our own desires and expectations. But Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us that true fulfilment lies in trusting God’s guidance. This passage isn’t a call for blind passivity, but an invitation to a deeper connection.

Discerning God’s will is a journey, not a destination. Scripture serves as a compass, offering timeless wisdom and principles. Prayer is the direct line, a conversation where we listen for nudges and intuitions. Wise counsel provides valuable perspectives, reflecting God’s love through others. However, sometimes the clearest message comes through closed doors. A seemingly missed opportunity, or loss of a job or loss of a relationship, might be a redirection, a chance to embrace a path we hadn’t considered.

The key to unlocking God’s will lies in a surrendered heart. It’s about letting go of control, recognizing that our limited understanding can’t compete with God’s infinite wisdom. Surrender doesn’t mean a life devoid of challenges, but rather a deep trust that even in the detours, God is leading us towards something beautiful. With a surrendered heart, we become open to the whispers of the divine, the gentle nudges that guide us on a path filled with purpose and meaning.

Powerful Prayer Point:
“Holy Spirit, guide my steps and reveal Your will for my life. Help me discern Your voice and walk confidently in the path You have set before me. Amen.”

Additional Verses: James 1:5, Psalm 32:8, Romans 8:28

Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi

Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi was born in Nigeria to Patrick Abuda Obeakemhe and Juliana Fatimatu Obeakemhe, both from Ogbona Town. With a master’s degree in law, she was called to the bar at the age of twenty-two, and she is currently the principle partner of the law firm Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi & Associates. She is also the founder of two philanthropic organizations: the Living Waters Mission and the Rose Croix Foundation. In addition to law, Lawrence-Dokpesi was drawn to spiritual pursuits at an early age, having begun studying philosophy, theology, chaplaincy, and spirit therapy by the age of eighteen. Inspired by her spiritual calling, she has produced ten intensively researched manuscripts on spiritual matters. Although Understanding the Spiritual was the last to be written, it is the first to be published. Lawrence-Dokpesi is a mother and a wife living in the city of Abuja, Nigeria.